Tuesday, 27 January 2026

A Decade of Ideas, Connection and Leadership: Welcome to IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

Auckland
Returning to Where EDGE Began

From 16–19 March 2026, Auckland will once again take centre stage in the global meetings industry as it hosts IAPCO EDGE Auckland. This landmark event marks ten years since the very first IAPCO EDGE seminar was launched in the city in 2015, setting in motion a learning platform that has since grown into a worldwide movement for professional excellence.

What began as a bold idea to connect peers, share knowledge and raise industry standards has evolved into a respected global academy that continues to shape the future of business events.

Ten Years of Collaboration and Transformation

Over the past decade, IAPCO EDGE has become known for its dynamic energy, collaborative spirit and transformative learning. Across continents and cultures, meeting professionals have come together to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges and celebrate achievements that have strengthened the global industry.

EDGE Auckland 2026 provides a unique moment to reflect on this journey, honour the relationships built along the way and recognise the collective progress achieved through learning together.

Practical Learning with Immediate Impact

EDGE Auckland moves beyond one-size-fits-all education, focusing instead on practical tools, real-world challenges and meaningful insights that delegates can apply immediately. Sessions are designed to be relevant, engaging and grounded in the realities of today’s meetings and events landscape.

At its core, EDGE is about people. The academy thrives on connection, encouraging participants to build relationships with peers, faculty and industry leaders in an environment where shared learning drives meaningful progress.

Experience Auckland, New Zealand Style

Stephen Noble Chair,
IAPCO Training Academy
Hosting EDGE in Auckland offers more than world-class education. Delegates will be immersed in the creativity, culture and hospitality that define New Zealand’s largest city. From the welcome reception to curated local experiences, scenic harbour views and exceptional cuisine, Auckland sets the scene for connection both inside and outside the seminar room. 

The destination itself becomes part of the learning journey, inspiring fresh thinking and new perspectives.

Shaping the Next Decade of EDGE

As IAPCO EDGE celebrates its tenth anniversary, EDGE Auckland 2026 is also about looking forward. This milestone event invites participants to imagine the next decade of leadership, learning and innovation within the global meetings industry.

By returning to where EDGE began, delegates become part of shaping what comes next, contributing to the evolution of an academy built on excellence, collaboration and shared purpose.

IAPCO EDGE Auckland 2026

16–19 March 2026
Auckland, New Zealand
Website: https://www.iapco.org/

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